Biographie
Ethan Felizzari-Castillo is a Salvadoran-American producer, director, writer, and actor, and the founder of CK Productions Inc., the multimedia company behind CK Films, CK Theatricals, CK Records, and CK Marketing. Studying at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Felizzari-Castillo has worked in the industry since 2013, with credits across 100+ theatrical productions, 85+ music videos, numerous films, and award-winning independent projects.
His work as a filmmaker has been recognized at festivals internationally, with CK Films projects screening at prestige venues and earning multiple jury awards. Felizzari-Castillo's debut feature 'Offsides' aims to premiere in late 2026, followed by the cross-border drama 'Backyard/Desert,' starring Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts. Felizzari-Castillo is also attached to direct 'What Came Home,' the feature adaptation of Peter-William Jamieson's acclaimed, award-winning stage play, 'Borderless', and is producing Alexandru Borchescu's debut feature, 'Sex Before Church', acclaimed comedian, Sunny Laprade's, semi-autobiographical 'F It, We Ball' and Jessica Vill's epic Marilyn Monroe Biopic 'Becoming Her.'
Alongside his creative work, Ethan is an experienced film creative marketer through CK Marketing, the studio’s in-house marketing arm. His team has worked on campaigns for major independent and studio-backed releases including the upcoming films 'Tuner' (2026) (starring Dustin Hoffman), 'The Rivals of Amziah King' (2026) (starring Matthew McConaughey), 'Beyond Utopia' (2023) (Emmy-winning Documentary), and 'Shelter' (2026) (starring Jason Statham), collaborating with companies such as Black Bear Pictures, Lionsgate, Fathom Events and more.
Through CK Productions, Ethan continues to build an ecosystem that champions bold storytelling, ethical production practices, and emerging voices in independent cinema.
